Last updated: 8 November 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Green Drop Gardens uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, www.greendropgardens.com.
We use cookies to help our website function correctly, improve your browsing experience and, where permitted, understand how visitors interact with our website.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
They help websites recognise your device, remember certain preferences and provide a better browsing experience.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to operate, while others help us understand website performance and visitor behaviour.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
Our website may use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our website.
They may be used to:
- Ensure the website loads and functions correctly.
- Maintain website security.
- Remember essential website settings.
- Support contact forms and other requested website functionality.
These cookies do not require consent where they meet the legal definition of strictly necessary.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
They may collect information such as:
- Which pages visitors view.
- How long visitors spend on our website.
- Which pages are visited most frequently.
- How visitors arrive at our website.
- General website performance information.
We may use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose, if installed.
Analytics cookies will only be used where the required consent has been obtained.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember certain preferences and improve your experience.
For example:
- Remembering previously selected preferences.
- Supporting interactive website features.
- Improving website functionality.
Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, we will request your consent before using them.
Third-Party Cookies
Some features on our website may be provided by third-party services.
These may include:
- Google Maps.
- Embedded videos.
- Social media content.
- Website analytics services.
These third parties may place cookies or use similar technologies when their services are accessed.
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies.
Non-essential third-party cookies will only be activated where the required consent has been obtained.
4. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie notice asking you to manage your cookie preferences.
Where required, non-essential cookies will not be placed on your device until you have provided consent.
You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Manage your cookie preferences.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on our website, where provided.
Simply continuing to browse our website does not constitute consent to non-essential cookies.
5. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most internet browsers allow you to manage, block or delete cookies through their settings.
You can usually:
- View cookies stored on your device.
- Delete existing cookies.
- Block cookies from specific websites.
- Block all cookies.
Please be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how certain parts of our website function.
For further information, visit your browser provider’s support pages.
6. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies may be either:
Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are removed when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its purpose and the service providing it.
7. Personal Information and Cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies may collect information that can identify or relate to an individual.
Where personal information is collected through cookies, we handle it in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
For more information about how we collect, use and protect personal information, please read our Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, the cookies we use or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised last updated date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Green Drop Gardens
2a Lowther Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 6LL
Telephone: 07946 854 097
Email: info@greendropgardens.com
Website: www.greendropgardens.com